AgecroftHallDec 12, 20202 minVictorian Sugar PlumsThe idea of sugaring plums and other fruits and roots originated in the 1600’s in England as a way, along with smoking and salting meats,...
AgecroftHallDec 12, 20203 minVictorian Mincemeat PiesMincemeat pies, or Christmas pies, are a traditional main course dish dating back to Tudor times. After the austere eating of Advent...
AgecroftHallDec 12, 20203 minVictorian GingerbreadIn Medieval England gingerbread meant preserved ginger. The hard cookies were a staple at Medieval fairs in England and on the continent....
AgecroftHallDec 12, 20201 minChristmas CrackersVictorian Christmas Crackers You may be familiar with the tradition of “popping” Christmas crackers during the holidays. These...
AgecroftHallDec 12, 20201 minPaper DollsVictorian Paper Dolls Paper dolls in various forms appeared in Japan as early as A.D. 900 and were used in purification ceremonies. In...